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Birdshot Podcast

#264 | Birds on the Move: How GPS Technology Illuminates Woodcock Migration

Birdshot Podcast

Nick Larson

Wilderness, Sports, Hobbies, Nature, Science, Leisure

4.8972 Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Birdshot Podcast, host Nick and Dr. Erik Blomberg discuss the intricacies of the American Woodcock migration, based on recent research and GPS tracking. Dr. Blomberg shares insights into the Woodcock's migration patterns, stopover habitats, altitude during flights, and the impact of weather conditions on their migration. The discussion also covers the use of GPS tracking technology to understand these patterns, including the surprising site fidelity Woodcock exhibit towards breeding and wintering grounds. Furthermore, the conversation delves into the Woodcock's unique mating behaviors during migration, the flexibility in their habitat usage, and potential conservation implications. Listeners are directed to woodcockmigration.org for more information and real-time data on Woodcock migration. Show Highlights: Welcome Back to the Birdshot Podcast: Catching Up with Dr. Erik Blomberg Discussing the Unusually Mild Winter Across the Country Woodcock Migration Patterns and Weather Adaptations Deep Dive into Woodcock Migration Research and GPS Tracking The Intricacies of GPS Tags on Birds Harnessing Data: Recovering Tags and Understanding Bird Behavior Genetic Insights from Tagged Birds Migration Patterns and Triggers in Woodcock Habitat Preferences During Migration and Site Fidelity Eastern Woodcock Migration Research Cooperative LISTEN | Dr. Erik Blomberg on episode #51 of Birdshot Podcast MIGRATE To MEMBERSHIP | Use code birdshot24 at American Woodcock Society CONTRIBUTE | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company

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0:00.0

This episode of the birdshop podcast is presented by Onax Hunt, the number one GPS hunting app.

0:28.8

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0:34.0

And Upland Gun Company, custom-built and fit handcrafted Italian shotguns.

0:39.3

Hey everyone, welcome to episode number 264 of the Birdshot podcast featuring Dr. Eric Blumberg of the University of Maine and one of the project principal investigators on the Eastern Woodcock Migratory Research Cooperative.

1:12.0

We're talking Woodcock migration today, and Eric will join us in just a few minutes.

1:16.0

I will quickly thank Patreon patrons of the Birdshot podcast and remind you that everyone

1:20.1

signed up as a patron by the end of the month.

1:22.6

We'll be eligible for that Onex elite subscription card.

1:25.4

We'll be given that away in April.

1:27.4

Patrons are also eligible

1:28.6

for bonus content those patreon giveaways and the birdshot podcast canned coolers and stickers

1:33.8

you can learn more and sign up at patreon dot com forward slash birdshot and another reminder that

1:39.4

the american woodcock society membership drive is ongoing through the end of the month for listeners of the Birdshot podcast.

1:47.5

If you caught our episode last week, you learned a little bit more about AWS.

1:51.3

And in listening to today's show, you will hear how the American Woodcock Society continues to play a role in supporting the Eastern Woodcock Migration Study.

2:00.5

Again, you can take advantage of that

2:01.6

membership drive, get some cool benefits and bonus items, depending on what level you sign up for.

2:06.4

Look for the link in the show notes for the AWS membership drive, sign up before the end of the

2:10.8

month to get that Birdshot podcast listener promo. All right, we are continuing our sort of

2:16.1

unplanned Woodcock theme this month, and I may

2:19.2

even continue it next week if I can coordinate schedules and get a specific recording done,

2:25.2

but it's a great time of year to be talking Woodcock migration as they continue to

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